The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-09-22

,SDAY. SEPTEMBER % 1887.
when both were landed one of the men
asked what the charge was. The farmer
told him one dollar. He replied "that is
too much." The other man said
"John, that is reasonable. If you won't
pay it will"
SAW PISTOL.
The gentleman acting as ferryman saw
that ono of the men was armed with a
pistol, and, informing Mr.. Loman, that
gentleman proceeded at once to notify
Deputy Abe Anderson, who, after the
elapse of some hours, succeeded in raising
a posse of citizens and went in pursuit of
the suspects, who were heading for Lee
ander.
| THE TRAIL
of the two men were such as to confirm
the suspicion of Mr.. Loman that they
were not correct. Each of the two riders
would travel on opposite sides of the road,
which passes through ragged, mountain
GUS co5ntry, and at intervals they would
change sides, both crossing the road each
time at the same place, thus endeavoring
to confuse their pursuers should there be
such endeavoring to follow them. At the
KIRBY PLACE
the two men stopped and obtained a
supply of bread. Here they said they
wanted to reach Lsander and have their
horses shod. Mr.. Loman, who carried
Winchester, and another member of the
posse who was armed with a six-shooter,
were soon some distance in advance of the
others. Approaching the prairie south
west of Leander and about two miles from
that place, they observed the trail of the
two men turning off the road. 1t was now
sundown, and evidently the two men had
turned aside to camp or wait for the COM
ing darkness to resume their travel.
LOCATING THE GAME.
Mr.. Loman and his companion, anxious
to locate their game, if possible, before
dark, did not wait for the balance of the
posse, but proceeded to follow the trail
from where it turned off the road. When
some distance from the road they discov-
cred
of the two men. 1t was noticed that one
of the men in the camp was restless, and
moved about in somewhat nervous man
ner. Turning into the brush, Mr.. Loman
and his companion proceeded cautiously
in their approach. The man moving
about in the camp saw them, and as soon
as he saw he was sighted by the man, Mr..
Lomau rushed upon him, at the same time
calling to him to throw up his hands.
This was responded to by rapid sue
cession of pistol shots, Mr.. Loman and
his companion returning the fire. The
battle was brief, and the outlaws,
abandoning everything in camp,
made double-quiok time to thicket
close by. Mr.. Loman and his companion
ran round the thicket to intercept further
escape, but hearing the balance of the
posse coming up, and fearing the outlaws
we're getting away with their horses, re-
turned to the camp. The outlaws thus
were enabled to make good their escape.
ACCOUNT FROM LIBERTY HILL.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LIBERTY HILL, September 2O.-About
sunset yesterday squad of state rangers
came upon camp of supposed train rob
bers, near Leander, and exchanged several
shots. The robbers succeeded in making
their escape on foot. The rangers have
captured their horses and outfit. Nothing
further can be learned at present. No
one hurt so far as known.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LIBERTY HILL, September 20.-Late
yesterday evening squad of rangers
came upon three OF the train robbers
gang about eight miles north of here, in
the mountains, and desperate fight was
opened. Owing to the lateness of the
hour, it being about sundown, the robbers
made good their escape on foot, the
rangers capturing their horses, saddles
and hats. No one was hurt as far as
known.
It seems the rangers have besn on the
outlaws trail for some days, and yester
day struck fresh trail on the Colorado
river, and followed it in a northerly di-
rection through the Colorado mountains
to within few miles of Leander, where
the outlaw band stopped to rest their
horses in dense thicket and were sur
prised by the rangers, with the above re-
suit. 1t is supposed they were led by the
notorious John Barbour, and were on their
way to Florence, his former home, doubt
less to procure fresh horses and supplies
from their people.
The rangers are in hot pursuit of the
robbers to-day, and will likely overhaul
them before many hours. In case they
do there will be a bloody fight, as the rob-
bers are we'll armed and say they will not
be taken alive, but propose to sell out to
Uncle Sam for all they are worth.
LATEB-The rangers tracked the gang
through several farms by their footprints
this evening, until they reached point
three miles below here, where they
mounted three horses belonging to John
Schoolez and are making their way to-
wards Florence. Several parties are out
securing the country in all directions, and
we are hourly expecting to hear of an en-
counter. 1t IS now generally believed
these are the same men who some time
ago murdered Deputy Sheriff Stanley near
Florence, and were later seen near Man
chaca, where Officer Martin had brush
with them. They are bold and daring
men, and defy all who come in contact
with them.
THEY STOLE HORSES.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
LEASDER, September 20.-A party of
officers and citizens. while pursuing some
supposed train robbers, suddenly came
upon them about three miles west of this
place, and, by the convincing arguments |
of Winchesters and pistols, induced them |
to abandon their horses, saddles, cam Gems, |
cups, hats, etc, and take to their heels for |
safety. Several shots were fired. but. |